Ecclesiastes 5:8-20; Riches are Meaningless (Part 1)
Today’s passage is Ecclesiastes 5:8-20. Please join us in study.
A few observations: 1) the subject of oppression is again brought up with the king himself profiting 2) the word used for the sleep of the laborer carries the implication of rest and differs from the word used for the sleep denied the rich man 3) The idea that there is nothing better for a man than to eat, drink and find satisfaction in his work is repeated again as is 4) the idea that man has a lot assigned to him and it is a gift from God to be able to accept and enjoy it 5) verses 8 and 9 are especially challenging both textually and culturally
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